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John Ford Group builds robust, defensible home adaptation solutions for your seriously injured clients We work across London and the home counties.
We understand the demands of catastrophic injury litigation, Court of Protection matters and the scrutiny that adaptation costs face both before and after settlement. We turn clinical and accommodation recommendations into clear, defensible scopes, programmes and costings, helping you evidence your client’s needs while avoiding over or under provision. Our team is used to working with experts, deputies, insurers and case managers, phasing works around interim payments, rehabilitation plans and long term settled claims, and providing regular updates so you can keep all parties and the court properly informed.
Why John Ford Group?
We give you a reliable, specialist route from “recommended adaptation” to a finished, functioning home for your loved one. Our schemes are practical, proportionate and sustainable for the whole family.
Experienced in working alongside specialist architects, OTs, case managers and other professionals, we fit smoothly into the wider support team, providing clear plans, transparent costs and steady communication to help you achieve timely, well judged changes to the home that genuinely support your relative’s safety and independence.
We give you a reliable, specialist route from “recommended adaptation” to a finished, functioning home. We are used to the realities of serious injury cases, including Court of Protection arrangements and long‑term settlements, so our schemes are practical, proportionate and sustainable.
Experienced in working alongside specialist architects, OTs, case managers and other professionals, we fit smoothly into the wider team, providing clear programmes, transparent costs and steady communication to help you deliver timely, well‑justified accommodation solutions for your clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your experience with catastrophic injury and litigation cases?
We regularly work on high‑value claims involving spinal cord injury, brain injury and complex orthopaedic trauma, and are familiar with medico‑legal processes and timescales.
How do you support the litigation process?
We provide clear scopes, costings and programmes, respond to queries where appropriate, and can phase works to align with interim payments and settlement stages.
Can you work with the claimant’s experts?
Yes. We collaborate with accommodation experts, architects and occupational therapists, translating their recommendations into buildable schemes and detailed cost plans.
How do you evidence your costs?
Our costs are itemised, benchmarked and transparent, with supporting quotations where required, to help withstand scrutiny from opponents and the court.
Are you able to report on progress for the legal team?
We can provide regular written updates, site photos and milestone reports so you can keep the court, insurers and all parties informed.
Do you work on both interim and final adaptation schemes?
Yes. We can deliver urgent interim measures to get a client home safely, then plan and cost longer‑term, permanent schemes that align with the overall accommodation strategy and quantum.
Can you assist with joint settlement meetings or expert discussions?
We can provide clear written information and cost breakdowns to support joint discussions and, where appropriate, attend meetings (remotely or in person) to clarify technical or practical points.
How flexible are you if a case settles differently than expected?
We understand that outcomes and budgets can change. Our proposals can be adapted, phased or re‑scoped to reflect settlement terms while still meeting essential clinical and functional needs.
Are you familiar with Court of Protection and deputyship arrangements?
Yes. We are experienced in working with property and affairs deputies, respecting governance requirements, reporting needs and best‑interest decision‑making around major adaptations.
Can you provide information suitable for inclusion in witness statements or schedules?
We can supply concise, plain‑English descriptions of proposed works, timescales and rationales that can be referenced in witness evidence, schedules of loss or accommodation reports.
To discuss a current or upcoming case, or to obtain initial cost guidance, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to review your client’s requirements. We look forward to working with you.
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AREAS COVERED
house adaptations across the south east
John Ford Group is based in Chelmsford, Essex and provides house adaptions in domestic and commercial properties.
Covering the majority of Essex, as well as surrounding counties Kent, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London & Surrey including Colchester, Ipswich, Tonbridge, Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds, St. Albans, Peterborough, Ely, Lowestoft & Woodbridge.
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John Ford Group, Unit 203, Waterhouse Business Centre, Cromar Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QE
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A UK Limited Company: 06853235
VAT Number: 138554396